Do You Have to Finish the Arizona Defensive Driving Course (DDC) in One Sitting
No. You do not have to finish the Arizona Defensive Driving Course in one sitting. Your progress saves automatically every time you leave the course. You can return at any time and pick up exactly where you left off — as long as you complete the course at least 7 days before your court appearance date.
How Progress Saving Works
Your course progress is saved to your Driving Logic account. When you log back in, your dashboard shows which lessons you have completed and where to continue. You do not need to restart from the beginning.
Plan Around the 7-Day Rule
Unlike other courses where you have an open-ended access window, the Arizona Defensive Driving Course has a hard deadline — you must complete it at least 7 calendar days before your court appearance date. This deadline is set by the Arizona Supreme Court and applies to all certified providers. Plan your sessions so you finish with time to spare.
If your court date is soon, do not wait. Start the course as early as possible after enrolling.
120-Day Access Window
In addition to the 7-day rule, your course access expires 120 days after enrollment. In almost all cases the 7-day court deadline will come first — but if for any reason your course access would expire before your court date, let us know and we can help.
Quick Facts
Detail | Information |
Must finish in one sitting | No |
Progress saved automatically | Yes |
Hard deadline | 7 days before court appearance date |
Course access window | 120 days from enrollment |
Resume from where you left off | Yes |
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens if I close the course before finishing a lesson? Your progress is saved automatically. When you return, you can continue from where you stopped.
Can I take the course over several days? Yes. Many students complete the course across multiple sessions. There is no requirement to finish in one sitting — just meet the 7-day deadline.
What is the 7-day rule? You must complete the course at least 7 calendar days before your court appearance date. If your court date is in fewer than 7 days, contact your court to request an extension before enrolling.
What if I forget to finish before the 7-day deadline? Contact your court immediately. Some courts can issue extensions. Contact Driving Logic as well so we can help with your account.
Can I go back and review completed lessons? Yes. You can return to any completed lesson at any time to review the material.